HEALTH Excessive social media use has many of the same effects as substance abuse, says expert How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist ...

Much has been said about rises in mental health problems reported by younger people over the past 20 years. It is estimated that the prevalence of anxiety for 18-to-25-year-olds was about 8% in 2008, ...

Social media addiction, characterized by excessive and compulsive use of social media platforms, has become a prevalent issue in today's society. Studies have shown that addictive behaviors related to ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Social media has become an integral part of modern life, but excessive use can lead to addiction and negatively impact mental health, experts warn. Dr. Ashwini Nadkarni ...

Nine-in-ten U.S. teens say they use YouTube. Majorities also use TikTok (63%), Instagram (61%) and Snapchat (55%).

Everyone knows that screens consume a lot of teens' time, but did you know it could eat away decades of their life? A recent study ...

In a nutshell Time spent on social media alone does not predict problematic use in teens. Psychological factors like low real-life social support, high social comparison, and frequent platform ...

Problematic use of social media and potential addiction behavioural patterns were also observed. 25% of children with social media accounts reported that they are frequently thinking of their ...

Social media and its negative effects on teens, parents share concerns. By: Andie Bernhardt. Posted: Oct 8, 2024 9:27 PM CDT ...

Bouffard S, et al. (2021). Social media and romantic relationship: Excessive social media use leads to relationship conflicts, negative outcomes, and addiction via mediated pathways. https ...

Excessive social media use can also cause impaired school and work performance, feelings of isolation and loneliness, negative self-image, sleep difficulties, disordered eating and increased ...